Ford 1998 Contour Maintenance Guide

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Maintenance Guide
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suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
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In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
General maintenance information
1
General maintenance information 3
Normal schedule 5
Severe duty schedule 13
Owner maintenance checks 25
Table of contents
2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
The required scheduled maintenance services listed in this guide are
considered essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform
the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are matters of
day-to-day care that are also important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to Ford Specifications are available from your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
This guide gives you a place to record the services that are performed on
your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be
checked or replaced. Give your “Service Guide” to your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury service manager.
Maintenance: An investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems,
it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If
other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured
parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of
components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and
durability. It is the owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of
such parts. Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete warranty
information.
NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace
the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in
Canada and California.
General maintenance information
3
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK
Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW?
Normal Schedule
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving
conditions.
Severe Duty Schedule
Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY
include one or more of the following conditions:
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
Operating in severe dust conditions.
Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures
remain below -18°C (0°F).
General maintenance information
4
Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parethenses such as (1), see
footnote at the end of this section.
8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
5
32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30
months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer
and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
6
56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
7
80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or
48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
8
104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
9
128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36
months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
136,000 KILOMETERS (85,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
10
152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace PCV valve.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
11
176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36
months.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
184,000 KILOMETERS (115,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
192,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or
driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required.
Normal schedule
12
Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see
footnote at the end of this section.
5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
13
20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
35,000 KILOMETERS (21,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
14
40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace air cleaner filter.(2)
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Change automatic transaxle fluid.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
15
55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
65,000 KILOMETERS (39,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
70,000 KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
16
75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or
48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
17
90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
95,000 KILOMETERS (57,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
100,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
Replace air cleaner filter. (2)
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace spark plugs- 2.5L engines only.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
Change automatic transaxle fluid.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
18
105,000 KILOMETERS (63,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
19
125,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped).
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36
months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
20
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Ford 1998 Contour Maintenance Guide

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